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United States Patent | 5,257,752 |
Williamson ,   et al. | November 2, 1993 |
A video cassette which is collapsible to a reduced thickness for mailing purposes. The upper surface moves from a lower mailing position in which it bears tightly against the tape spools to an upper operating position. Preferably it is provided with pivoting ends which rotate to the upper position to provide a rigid frame for the operating cassette.
Inventors: | Williamson; Kyle L. (13112 - 61st Avenue, Surrey, B.C., CA); Williamson; Kevin M. (7041 Malvern Pl., Surrey, B.C., CA) |
Appl. No.: | 710741 |
Filed: | June 5, 1991 |
Current U.S. Class: | 242/347.2 |
Intern'l Class: | G11B 023/087 |
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